Everything posted by JonnyF
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Speaker Kevin McCarthy's job on the line as shutdown looms
Pelosi is not really in a position to object to people being petty and vindictive - given her history. What goes around, comes around. Hopefully she doesn't let the door hit her on the way out.
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Buoyant EV market raising skill gap concerns
It's never too late to learn. I know it can be tough to admit you've been suckered in and bought a dud but I'm told buyers remorse fades over time. The first step is to admit the mistake.
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Why a rare gun charge against Hunter Biden could misfire
Nice attempt at deflection.???? There are plenty of Trump threads available for your obsession, so let's keep this one on topic.
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Buoyant EV market raising skill gap concerns
So you are saying that anyone who has purchased a "proper" EV is an expert, and anyone who hasn't purchased one knows nothing about them? That's some logic right there, I'm starting to see why you like them so much ???? I don't own a "proper" EV because I have researched the environmental impact of building them and decided that it is not only damaging to the environment, but expensive and inconvenient to use. I rarely use my electric mountain bike because it's so much easier to use one of my ICE bikes. Plus I don't want to end up stranded staring at a bonfire if the roads flood while riding it.
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Buoyant EV market raising skill gap concerns
A silly attempt at deflection. Made worse by the fact it is inaccurate. https://northeastpost.co.uk/article/Europes-Worst-Countries-To-Drive-In
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Buoyant EV market raising skill gap concerns
I own an electric mountain bike and drive a Camry Hybrid. Next...
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Speaker Kevin McCarthy's job on the line as shutdown looms
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Speaker Kevin McCarthy's job on the line as shutdown looms
Good to see Pelosi removed. https://www.politico.com/live-updates/2023/10/03/congress/mchenry-pelosi-hideaway-office-house-remove-00119803
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Buoyant EV market raising skill gap concerns
I've posted many times on the folly of EV's. If people want to waste their money and inconvenience themselves that's up to them but when they start bursting into flames in the car park and/or destroying the roads then it starts to affect me so of course it is a genuine concern. You should be caring about how much it weighs compared to an ICE saloon. Comparing apples to oranges is silly, I explained that to you already and I would have expected you to understand it. If/when electric pickup trucks are released, we'll have a whole new level of weight to be concerned about. If you really cared about the planet you'd keep your existing vehicle for another 10 years. I'm sure you are aware of the environmental impact of manufacturing these things.
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The Official Manchester United Thread
Højlund looked good last night. Looks like a good signing. Onana is having a 'mare though. United's one saving grace last season was their defence (mainly due to DDG) and now they look like they need to score at least 4 to have a chance of winning. Could be tough to qualify from here...
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Buoyant EV market raising skill gap concerns
It's a genuine concern. People need to be aware of the damage they are doing, even if like you they couldn't care less.
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Buoyant EV market raising skill gap concerns
Don't be silly. It's about comparing like with like. An electric truck would weigh much more than the ICE versions you showed. We can all compare apples to oranges to attempt to prove a point. How about we compare an ICE Suzuki Celerio to a Tesla Model X? 820 kg vs 2771 kg. Fair? Fact is, when comparing apples to apples, electric vehicles are a lot heavier and therefore have increased tyre wear and damage roads more. Not exactly green, but then neither is mining lithium and cobalt. They can also do more damage in a collision. But hey, if it makes you feel like you're saving the world who cares about little Timmy getting mowed down by 3 tonnes of batteries?
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Buoyant EV market raising skill gap concerns
Yes, let's compare a sedan to a massive truck. Great idea.
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Buoyant EV market raising skill gap concerns
Oh really? https://www.energylivenews.com/2023/06/27/evs-cause-twice-the-road-damage-of-petrol-vehicles-study-reveals/ It would appear I am not the one who needs to inform myself.
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Tourism confidence in Thailand plummets amid economic jitters
I doubt the fatal shooting of the Chinese lady in Siam Paragon is going to help...
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Buoyant EV market raising skill gap concerns
That's true. All that extra weight and torque damages road surfaces as well.
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Beatings, dog bites, and barbed wire: life and death on the Poland-Belarus border
Of course. There is nothing wrong with controlled, legal immigration.
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Buoyant EV market raising skill gap concerns
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Buoyant EV market raising skill gap concerns
Wait for a few more incidents like this and premiums will inevitably rise as they have in the UK. Or a bad raining season. Fortunately, the batteries are stored at the bottom of the car.????
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Heavy rain warning: Thailand braces for flash floods as 44 provinces drenched, eastern region bears brunt
A good healthy wet season. Great news. Although I'm sure the climate alarmists will be along shortly to tell us they saw Noah's ark on their way to Nana ????.
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The Official Manchester United Thread
A bit unfortunate against Palace I thought. Could have got a draw with a bit of luck. On the plus side, still top half and above Chelsea.
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Trump calls for store robbers to be shot in speech to California Republicans
Trump didn't mention race, did he? You did.
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Trump calls for store robbers to be shot in speech to California Republicans
Why are you trying to turn this into a race issue?
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Beatings, dog bites, and barbed wire: life and death on the Poland-Belarus border
Good to see Poland protecting it's borders (and thus, it's citizens). Let's hope this becomes a trend.
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Buoyant EV market raising skill gap concerns
Yeah I saw that as well. On top of all the other hassles owning an EV, you now have to pay 5,000 GBP (240,000 THB) for annual insurance. https://www.theguardian.com/money/2023/sep/30/the-quotes-were-5000-or-more-electric-vehicle-owners-face-soaring-insurance-costs There's your fuel savings gone. Lucky electricity is dirt cheap.... oh wait a minute... EDIT ; I actually raised the possibility of insurance hikes when they starting burning out in shopping malls here in Thailand but was laughed at. Hmmmm.....